Our StoryThe idea for Women on Wall Street at Berkeley (WOW) was conceived during a summer finance internship in New York City when our co-founder, Abigail Copeland, began to ponder why Berkeley lacked a space exclusive to women interested in finance. Additionally, as a Haas senior, co-founder Chloe Cullen identified a lack of authentic mentorship in the UC Berkeley finance network. In response, Copeland and Cullen, founded WOW in the Fall of 2023, to create a campus space for high-achieving and ambitious women interested in finance. In less than two semesters, WOW has grown to Berkeley's largest finance-focused student organization with 105+ members and counting.
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Our MissionOn a fast-paced and hyper-competitive campus with over 45,000 students, WOW is committed to building an inclusive and supportive network for members to learn more about the financial services industry. Through WOW's commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and mentorship, we aim to cultivate an environment that will equip members with the knowledge and network to excel on Wall Street, or whatever future pursuits they may choose. Our ultimate goal is to revolutionize the perception and experiences of young women in finance, and contribute towards a better, more equitable culture on the Berkeley campus and beyond.
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Value Proposition to the Berkeley Community
Finance is becoming an increasingly more popular career path while remaining incredibly difficult to break in to. For women, or simply those who do not have access to relevant resources and information, the process becomes exponentially harder. Our founders have independently navigated this process and worked in the industry first-hand. We are united by our shared passion for the world of finance and want to give back to the next generation of women.
Our team operates on the belief that only through inclusivity, can excellence be achieved. As a result, we welcome and accept all members, but have cultivated a network and resources for our members that are second to none.
Our team operates on the belief that only through inclusivity, can excellence be achieved. As a result, we welcome and accept all members, but have cultivated a network and resources for our members that are second to none.
Core Values
Our founders have developed a rigorous set of beliefs and values that drive our culture, mission, and leadership:
Women supporting other women
• Members do not compete with each other, and an individual's success is the group's success
Exec is your equal
• Our leadership is here to serve and earn the respect of members, not the other way around
Total transparency
• No opportunities or resources are withheld in an effort to combat information asymmetry
Instrically motivated
• Our community is full of self-starters who can contribute to and attend events as they please
All are welcome, and welcome for life
• No matter where members are located, or are in their careers, they will be celebrated and supported
Coast-to-coast contact
• We believe having a network equally strong on both coasts is vital
We all have something to learn and teach
• Seniority is just a word. Its newcomers to the industry and WOW who drive fresh perspectives and change
No matter your goals, we've got your back
• Goals, career placements, and markets are fluid; finance or not, we have your back
Women supporting other women
• Members do not compete with each other, and an individual's success is the group's success
Exec is your equal
• Our leadership is here to serve and earn the respect of members, not the other way around
Total transparency
• No opportunities or resources are withheld in an effort to combat information asymmetry
Instrically motivated
• Our community is full of self-starters who can contribute to and attend events as they please
All are welcome, and welcome for life
• No matter where members are located, or are in their careers, they will be celebrated and supported
Coast-to-coast contact
• We believe having a network equally strong on both coasts is vital
We all have something to learn and teach
• Seniority is just a word. Its newcomers to the industry and WOW who drive fresh perspectives and change
No matter your goals, we've got your back
• Goals, career placements, and markets are fluid; finance or not, we have your back
Women on Wall Street at Berkeley welcomes "all who experience life through the lens of woman in body, spirit, identity - past, present, future, and fluid." Special thanks to the Berkeley Gender Equity Resource Center for this definition.
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